Help connecting ATX-to-AT adapter cable to power switch

[ajoffe]

I recently had a power supply failure in an old AT-style PC. Instead of looking around for another old AT power supply, I decided to use a new ATX power supply, with an ATX-to-AT adapter cable. The adapter I bought looks exactly like this one: http://www.plinkusa.net/webCable-AD07.htm

The dead power supply is currently connected to the power switch like in this photo: http://www.pcguide.com/ref/power/sup/z_k_psswitch.jpg

The problem is that I don't know which tabs on the switch I should connect the adapter's wires to. The adapter only provides black and green wires, while the dead AT power supply has black, white, brown and blue wires.

The adapter didn't come with any instructions and I can't find a clear explanation anywhere of how to connect it to the switch using only these two wires. I don't want to destroy my equipment by hooking things up the wrong way.

Can anyone help me figure this out??

 

[PottedMeat]

i would first try connecting both of the wires to both HOT terminals or both neutral terminals in your picture. that should bridge the connection to turn on the ATX supply. if not try using 'HOT-NEUTRAL' pins on the same side.

 

[PreferLinux]

As long as you get a hot-hot or neutral-neutral connection you should be fine.

 

[ajoffe]

OK I ended up using a hot-hot connection, and everything works perfectly now. Thanks a million!